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Diabase vs Rhomb Porphyry Texture


Rhomb Porphyry vs Diabase Texture


Texture

Texture
Aphanitic, Granular   
Aphanitic to Porphyritic   

Color
Dark Grey to Black   
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink, White   

Maintenance
Less   
Less   

Durability
Durable   
Durable   

Water Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Scratch Resistant
Yes   
No   

Stain Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Wind Resistant
Yes   
Yes   

Acid Resistant
Yes   
No   

Appearance
Vesicular   
Rough   

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Texture of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Diabase and Rhomb Porphyry. Texture of Diabase is Aphanitic, Granular whereas that of Rhomb Porphyry is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Diabase vs Rhomb Porphyry texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.

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